Angela Reeves Blog

In this so called "economic crunch" most people are feeling the need to tighten their pursestrings, here are a few simple and practical ideas we can all implement daily:   1.  Find a credit card with a lower interest rate - air miles & such don't help you if you're having trouble meeting your bil...

  An important new partnership with the Vancouver Police Department and Realty Watch was recently forged.  The VPD is currently in the process of adding the Realty Watch fan-out to their official policy and procedures manual.      "This partnership is a significant boost to our Realty Watch effor...

This topic is often mis-understood by buyers, and often not as well explained as it should be.....here is a great one stop information source on PTTBritish Columbia's property transfer tax is a land registration tax payable when an application is made at any Land Title Office in BC to register ch...

Reports from leading economic analysts tell us to expect another drop in the Bank of Canada rate before the end of March.   Estimates are between 1/4 to 1/2 point drop (which is amazing) in the efforts of boosting consumer confidence.  On the downside, the experts say that the days of prime - .9 ...

Today at our brokerage awards ceremony there was a speaker from our local branch of the Royal LePage Shelter foundation which helps women and children in need.  It was compelling to hear that our efforts go to support people in need right here in our community.  Our office manager said if every p...

David Reimer's at my office was kind enough to post this all in one information location for the recent Onni/MAC real estate liquidation - thanks David - this answered a lot of my questions & no doubt can cast some light on the issue for others as well. If you've see this liquidation event being ...

I loved this commentary by Sheldon Neal - it's wise advise to pass along to anyone who is considering making a move this spring. If you are planning to put your home up for sale this upcoming Spring, don't be surprised if it creeps up on you, and that you find Spring is here before you know it !!...

Home inspectors will have be licensed and meet qualifications by March 31rst.  John van Dongen, minister responsible for consumers, says the legislation is key to protecting home buyers. "A home is the single biggest investment most BC resident's make, but financial risk can be the result of inco...

Steven Harper and his minority Conservative Government announced billions in tax credits for Canadians today!  Finance Minister Jim Flaherty gave Canadians some good news as he went over the Federal Government's plan to kick start the stalled out economy.  The proposed tax cuts and relief are ai...

I am always reading what industry leaders have to say here's a  short version of Ozzie Jurrocks "26 says to make your home sell faster" article, as it has so many great ideas for homeowners to be actively involved in a positive way with their home sale. 1.   Select a quality Realtor - ask around ...